Waterloo Daily Courier masthead and policies
The fragment shows the Waterloo Daily Courier masthead with editors and officers, listing John Hartman as President and Editor and A. W. Peterson as Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager. It notes circulation claims and advertising policies, plus agency offices in New York Philadelphia and Chicago.
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Watrilloo
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Hartman
Poe
West Park
John Hartman
A.W. Peterzon
Ser
Treas
Gen. Mgr
Outeide City
Waterloo
Iowa
Washington
Afuncey Y Bide
G. Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooks & Finley
Keeping Cool Amid A State Of War Reflections
A reflective piece questions national apathy toward the Germany conflict. It argues that despite proclamations of war status the public treats the war as distant, prompting warnings to prepare for possible invasion, bread cards, and soup kitchens. It cautions against overconfidence and stresses prudent readiness.
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Germany
France
Europe
Eradicate Tuberculosis In Livestock Proposal For Iowa
A proposed Iowa bill aims to eradicate tuberculosis in cattle and swine through compulsory herd testing and inspection. The plan, overseen by the state animal health commission, includes payments for condemned animals and a $50,000 appropriation, funded by per head levies on cattle and hogs.
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Iowa
General Assembly of
Animal Health Commission
Stats
Boards of Supervisors
War scars of Picardy raise hope for reconstruction
War correspondents depict vast devastation as German retreat scorched towns in Picardy. The piece recalls burning Morecow and Polish retreat patterns, lamenting ruined beauty while praising nature and human ingenuity’s promise to rebuild the countryside anew.
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Poland
Napoleon
Morecow
Picardy
France
Chance and politics color a restless era
A syndicated column surveys belief in fate and chance guiding nations, cites near-miss presidential paths, war entry, and party shifts. It notes Oklahoma women’s suffrage ballot push, compares royalty to the Bourbons, mentions the Adamson Act labor hours impact, and hints at spring thaw amid political upheaval.
Renting farmer record leads Iowa cheer for Belter
A Ravenport Democrat piece notes August Belter of Scott County Iowa has rented and lived on the same farm for 34 years, a longer tenure than a prior 20 year claim. The column cheers Scott County farms as the nation’s finest and challenges any rival to beat Belter’s tenure amid farm prosperity.
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Ravenport Democrat
Democrat
August Belter
Scott Counts
Iowa
Belter
Audicated Czar and Birds as Insect Defenders
A collage of editorials notes Nicholas as a liberalizing yet autocratic figure in Russian history, compares him to George III, and praising or faulting various czars. It invokes nature pieces on hawks and owls destroying pests, arguing birds defend crops. Includes short items on Mississippi river traffic and police in Russia.
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Nature
People’s Home Journal
Pennsylvania
Montana
A. Thwart
Australia
Omaha World-Herald
Mississippi River
Davenport
St. Paul
Health and Happiness by Dr John B Huber
Dr Huber discusses responsible drug use and medical wisdom through history and practice. He asserts drugs have purpose when applied to individual needs, cites global sources, and urges cautious, informed usage. Readers may send questions to Dr Huber at the Courier for personal answers.
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Aining
Huber
John B. Huber
Courier
Side Talks by Ruth Cameron on Misjudged Family Sacrifices
A columnist defends Gertrude against gossip about neglecting her ailing parents. She recalls how rumors misled friends and family, noting that Gertrude supports her parents and siblings from her husband’s money while choosing to keep the family home. The piece argues people misjudge private finances and favors discretion.
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Gertrude
Typhoid Fever and Prince Albert Role in 19th Century Plague
Starts with a discussion of Typhoid Fever killing Prince Albert at 42 on December 14, 1861 and its transmission via contaminated water and carriers. Emphasizes public health measures like sewer systems, clean water, fly control, and inoculation reducing risk, noting the queen’s grief and national sympathy. Ends with a brief note on a New York World takeabout a bear that now walks upright.
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Prince’ Albert
Victoria
New York World
The Fox Couple and the Lazy Husband Tale
Mr Fox feigns illness to avoid hunting while Mrs Fox feeds him with plenty of birds. She secretly plans his wake up call, hires help, and fattenes him until he can no longer move. She withdraws, telling him to hunt for himself, leaving him stuck in the doorway as punishment for laziness. Tomorrow’s story is teased as The Prince and the Giant Part 1.
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Gartrude
Mesa
Mr.fox
Mr. Fox
Mrs. Fox
Mr Fox
Mrs. Reddy Fox
Mrs. Reddy
McClure Newcrater
Tomorrow's
Prince and the Giant
Parisian Sage Hair Invigorator Ad Promises Growth
Wangler Bros. Co. announces Parisian Sage as a simple hair invigorator that stops dandruff and itching, reduces hair loss, and stimulates new growth. The product is sold with a money back guarantee and is pitched as soothing, perfumed, and nourishing for stronger, fuller hair.
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Wangler, Bros. Co
Orrine for drinking men offer trial and refund
A marketing pitch urges wives and mothers to try Orrine for men who drink to excess. The twice labeled No 1 secret and No 2 voluntary forms are offered for 4 dollars a box, with a home treatment and a money back guarantee if no results.
Face Pimples Healed After Cuticura Use
Arthur Briesemeister of Chicago describes a two to three month breakout of red pimples that disfigured his face. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment as a free sample, his skin cleared in three weeks and he was healed, praising the products for pimples and scalp issues.
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Arthur Briesemeister
West Ih Street
Chicago
Cutieura, R
Boston
Tiz promises instant relief for tired painful feet
An advertisement touts Tiz as a magical remedy for burning swollen and painful feet with corns and callouses. It claims rapid relief, smaller shoes, and feet that never hurt, swelling or tire, offering a 25 cent box and a one year comfort guarantee.
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